What beach to go to this time?

[mitsugirly]

We have been here twice and went to Pirates Cove and also The Boatyard. I try to go somewhere new each time and looking for suggestions. Also, since I do extensive reviews, maybe some of you would like a review on a certain place as well that I could consider.

 

We have swam with the turtles and snorkeled the ship wreck and don't mind going back out and doing that again if it's included (or maybe even if not for a reasonable price...I mean you can't go wrong with turtles right?).

 

So....suggestions and go...

 

 

Also, I assume this really isn't the best choice for a Discover Scuba dive right?

[Aplmac]

Rockley Beach.

Locals call it "Accra" after the name of the hotel on that beach.

About 15-20 mins. from the Port, depending on the traffic.
Mucho amenities in the area...

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[mitsugirly]

11 minutes ago, Aplmac said:

Rockley Beach.

Locals call it "Accra" after the name of the hotel on that beach.

About 15-20 mins. from the Port, depending on the traffic.
Mucho amenities in the area...

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I remember others mentioning this place previously and couldn't remember the name. Thanks!

 

Do you know how much they charge for chair/umbrella rental? Do they charge to get in here like they do at The Boatyard and Pirates Cove? Do they offer trips out to the turtles? Is there any snorkeling there at all in the area?

 

Thank you

[Aplmac]

11 minutes ago, mitsugirly said:

Do you know how much they charge for chair/umbrella rental? ===> No idea.

Do they charge to get in here? ===> Rockley is a public beach: no admission charge

Do they offer trips out to the turtles? ===> Negative: wrong area for turtles, per se

Is there any snorkeling there at all in the area? ===> Yes...see comments below

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About 100 yards/metres off shore

you'll notice a long line of dark rocks, an offshore wave barrier

man-made, put in place about 20 yrs. ago now.

 

It has since attracted quite a bit of marine life and coral growth.

That is pretty much your only snorkelling target at this location

but you'll need to bring your own gear
I'm fairly sure they don't rent snorkelling gear (but I wouldn't be surprised)

although chair and umbrella rentals are available.

 

There are shade trees in the area, and Chefette fast-food/pizza available

across the street from the beach and the bus-stop and the taxi-ranks!

 

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[mitsugirly]

1 minute ago, Aplmac said:

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About 100 yards/metres off shore

you'll notice a long line of dark rocks, an offshore wave barrier

man-made, put in place about 20 yrs. ago now.

 

It has since attracted quite a bit of marine life and coral growth.

That is pretty much your only snorkelling target, but you'll need to bring your own gear
I'm fairly sure they don't rent snorkelling gear (but I wouldn't be surprised)

although chair and umbrella rentals are available.

 

There are shade trees in the area, and Chefette fast-food/pizza available

across the street from the beach and the bus-stop and the taxi-ranks!

 

 

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It sounds like this is just not a beach to do much snorkeling here. We have our own equipment, so we won't need to worry about renting.

 

How deep is the water where you are talking about the dark rocks and man-made barrier?

[Aplmac]

Just now, mitsugirly said:

It sounds like this is just not a beach to do much snorkeling here. ===>  Correct

We have our own equipment, so we won't need to worry about renting. ==> Great!

How deep is the water where you are talking about the dark rocks and man-made barrier?

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The wave barrier is maybe 100-130 yds long?

The tops of the boulders are awash at low tide

and about 3 ft. deep at hi tide.
The sand bottom the barrier sits on.. is about 15 ft. deep.

Hope you have flippers with you: they help.

[PORT ROYAL]

On 2/8/2019 at 11:02 PM, mitsugirly said:

We have been here twice and went to Pirates Cove and also The Boatyard. I try to go somewhere new each time and looking for suggestions. Also, since I do extensive reviews, maybe some of you would like a review on a certain place as well that I could consider.

 

We have swam with the turtles and snorkeled the ship wreck and don't mind going back out and doing that again if it's included (or maybe even if not for a reasonable price...I mean you can't go wrong with turtles right?).

 

So....suggestions and go...

 

 

Also, I assume this really isn't the best choice for a Discover Scuba dive right?

 

Spent Christmas in Barbados and discovered a shabby chic bar, away from T'erds.

"Rico's By The Sea", being the only beach bar vetted and approved by the Royal Westmorland Group.

Rico's has all the facilities, plus there is a small beach clothing shop selling original one off designer pieces for ladies.

[helensobol]

Have you looked at Copacabana?   I have been considering this place given they have a Tarzan boat as an additional option for kids. 

[brookie848]

Kim -- When is your cruise and which cruise line are you going with this time? I usually look at the "big three" and am always happy to see your reviews. We leave in a little over a week for a Southern itinerary on the NCL Dawn. We're probably going to do Rascal's in Barbados and have BeachLimerz booked in Antigua.

 

Good luck with your planning and I'm looking forward to your reports.

[mitsugirly]

On 2/13/2019 at 8:45 AM, helensobol said:

Have you looked at Copacabana?   I have been considering this place given they have a Tarzan boat as an additional option for kids. 

 

 

I tried looking this place up online and figuring out what the "Tarzan boat" is? Is that the boat out in the water with the slide? Does it belong to this place? Does it cost extra? Do you swim out to it? I remember seeing this boat when we were going out to swim with the turtles. 

[mitsugirly]

18 hours ago, brookie848 said:

Kim -- When is your cruise and which cruise line are you going with this time? I usually look at the "big three" and am always happy to see your reviews. We leave in a little over a week for a Southern itinerary on the NCL Dawn. We're probably going to do Rascal's in Barbados and have BeachLimerz booked in Antigua.

 

Good luck with your planning and I'm looking forward to your reports.

 

We are going for our annual Spring Break in April and we will be on Royal Caribbean this time. 

 

I will look into Rascals and Limerz. Thanks for the info. Come back and let me know how you liked it. 

[helensobol]

21 hours ago, mitsugirly said:

 

 

I tried looking this place up online and figuring out what the "Tarzan boat" is? Is that the boat out in the water with the slide? Does it belong to this place? Does it cost extra? Do you swim out to it? I remember seeing this boat when we were going out to swim with the turtles. 

 

Yes, it is the boat with the slide and jumping platforms.    It belongs to the Copa and they charge $15 a person for all day access.     You do swim out to it to use.  

 

[mitsugirly]

2 hours ago, helensobol said:

 

Yes, it is the boat with the slide and jumping platforms.    It belongs to the Copa and they charge $15 a person for all day access.     You do swim out to it to use.  

 

 

 

Ok thank you. Good to know. I had read something online about a $40 charge that was a "special" they were running for a holiday and thought "WOW, wonder what the non-special is" and figured it was really expensive. 

[Ms411]

Carlisle Marine Park sounds interesting. Will post info on dive shop in separate post.

http://www.coastal.gov.bb/content/marine-parks

 

 

[Ms411]

This dive shop is located close to Carlisle and offers beginner scuba and snorkel tours. According to their home page you can get there by bus.

https://www.divebarbadosblue.com/marine-biology/

 

[brandid82]

On 2/15/2019 at 8:14 AM, helensobol said:

 

Yes, it is the boat with the slide and jumping platforms.    It belongs to the Copa and they charge $15 a person for all day access.     You do swim out to it to use.  

 

 

We went to Copa last year in Barbados and our boys (12 and 9) loved this platform. My older son and husband rented a jet ski here as well. 

[bostonfred]

On 2/9/2019 at 7:53 AM, Aplmac said:

Rockley Beach.

Locals call it "Accra" after the name of the hotel on that beach.

About 15-20 mins. from the Port, depending on the traffic.
Mucho amenities in the area...

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Beach looks stunning....always been a Boatyard couple.....but tempted, how long a beach if we want a nice stroll, any beach bars on beach....thanks,😎😎

[Aplmac]

9 minutes ago, bostonfred said:

Beach looks stunning....always been a Boatyard couple.....but tempted,

How long a beach if we want a nice stroll, any beach bars on beach?

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Rockley Beach/Bay is not long by your continental standards...

maybe no more than 1/4 mile long, but I've never measured it.

 

At its Western end, you can hook up with the Hastings Boardwalk

and that'll carry you 3/4 mile further West

till you can then hook up with Hastings Beach!

 

At the Eastern end of Rockley Beach is TIKI BAR

but you can also get beverages at the several snack shacks

right behind/inland of where the chairs and umbrellas are located.

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[Aplmac]

On 2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM, mitsugirly said:

I had read something online about a $40 charge

that was a "special" they were running for a holiday

and thought "WOW, wonder what the non-special is"

and figured it was really expensive. 

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Suggest you ascertain whether that $40 charge

is U.S.$ 40 - or 40 Barbados Dollars??

Very often it is 40 Barbados Dollars (= U.S. $ 20)

but if you don't ask, you get suckered into tendering US$40

and the guy chuckles to himself, bcoz you just paid double!

 

You should always assume that the price you're being quoted

is in local dollars and not USD! --- FIND OUT!

 

Trust me when I tell you this simple misunderstanding

goes down more than you want to know!

[bostonfred]

On 2/23/2019 at 8:45 AM, Aplmac said:

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Rockley Beach/Bay is not long by your continental standards...

maybe no more than 1/4 mile long, but I've never measured it.

 

At its Western end, you can hook up with the Hastings Boardwalk

and that'll carry you 3/4 mile further West

till you can then hook up with Hastings Beach!

 

At the Eastern end of Rockley Beach is TIKI BAR

but you can also get beverages at the several snack shacks

right behind/inland of where the chairs and umbrellas are located.

.

Thanks...may give it a try

[bostonfred]

Did some research on trip advisor and this beach and adjoining beach seem to have raw sewerage issues...

[Aplmac]

48 minutes ago, bostonfred said:

Did some research on trip advisor and this beach and adjoining beach

seem to have raw sewage issues...

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That problem was like 6 months ago..

and with our change of Gov't. in late May 2018

that issue was made Issue Numero Uno to be immediately rectified

and has now been addressed!  ..I'm pleased to say!

[mitsugirly]

On 2/23/2019 at 8:53 AM, Aplmac said:

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Suggest you ascertain whether that $40 charge

is U.S.$ 40 - or 40 Barbados Dollars??

Very often it is 40 Barbados Dollars (= U.S. $ 20)

but if you don't ask, you get suckered into tendering US$40

and the guy chuckles to himself, bcoz you just paid double!

 

You should always assume that the price you're being quoted

is in local dollars and not USD! --- FIND OUT!

 

Trust me when I tell you this simple misunderstanding

goes down more than you want to know!

 

Good point. I didn't think of that. Thanks